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Bomberman Generation
Generally favorable reviews
Based on 19 critic reviews
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Based on 8 votes
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Game Info
Publisher: Majesco Inc.
Developer: Hudson Soft
Genre(s): Action, Adventure
Players: 4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Release Date: June 4, 2002
Summary
Bomberman makes his explosive debut on GameCube! Guide him through five, massive, lush and colorful 3-D worlds, each with 16 areas. Use all-new 3D power bombs to defeat enemies and solve puzzles. Throughout the adventure you'll meet new characters, earn new skills and play mini-games. Bomberman Generation also features classic Bomberman 2D multi-player modes. [Majesco]
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What The Critics Said
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
Nintendo Power
It's dynamite.
netjak
I love the series and the latest installment is worthy of a purchse...While I prefer the Dreamcast version a tad more.
Read Full Review >TotalGames.net
Games are meant to be fun and Hudson couldn’t have squeezed more fun into Bomberman Generation if it tried.
Read Full Review >Electronic Gaming Monthly
Loads of awesome game types to play with your buds. [August 2002, p.136]
GameNow
I figured there was no way that the gameplay could be as good as the graphics. It didn't take long for BG to prove me wrong. [August 2002, p.52]
IGN
For the sum of all its explosive elements, Bomberman Generation is a lighthearted, yet unexpectedly entertaining title.
Read Full Review >Electric Playground
The GameCube engine is used well to convey the feeling of playing within a cartoon world and the play balance is just right for young and old players alike.
Read Full Review >Game Informer
While the single player is rather ordinary, the multiplayer mode makes Bomberman Generation a must for GameCube owners with friends. [August 2002, p.82]
G4 TV
The gameplay is so enjoyable, however, that it should almost be required to at least try - especially the multiplayer mode.
Read Full Review >GamerWeb Nintendo
The cel-shaded graphics are appropriate for once, and are also well done.
Read Full Review >GameZone
1) It's a blast to play. 2) There are a ton of extra items to collect and lots of hidden (albeit small) areas to explore. 3) The multiplayer mode is very explosive (in other words, it rocks).
Read Full Review >Armchair Empire
As good a version of Bomberman as there ever has been, complete with a fairly interesting single-player adventure and plenty of variations for the multiplayer side of things.
Read Full Review >Nintendojo
A short but sweet single player (around 10 hours), an endlessly re-playable multiplayer.
Read Full Review >All Game Guide
While the adventure mode has a short wick, a robust selection of multiplayer options extends the life of this title and certainly makes it worth investigating, particularly for younger fans of the Bomberman franchise.
Read Full Review >Gamestyle
A playable release. The multiplayer mode is as excellent as ever, and even though the single player mode lacks the magic of the multiplayer, it isn’t that bad really.
Read Full Review >Play Magazine
Soaked in Club Med tunes, predictable, by the numbers gameplay, and slow methodical pacing; in other words, it ain't the bomb. [Aug 2002, p.71]
What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 8.5 (out of 10) based on 8 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Theo A. gave it an 8:
Bomberman has earned a place in the Video Game Hall of Fame. With a history of great games Majesco doesn't fail with its latest installment. This game was meant to play 4-player. Do not buy this for its single player. Most of the re-play value comes from multi-player. Recommended for fans of the series and those who crowd aroun there TV for multi-player mayhem.
Trevell F. gave it a 10:
This is my most favorite game since Crash Bandicoot.
Jeremy C. gave it a 10:
This is a Blast! Awsome one player action and if you think Bomberman Generation can't be more funner grab a friend and try the multiplayer its the bomb! This game has "cartoon-like" graphics and cool mini games like "Bomber Marathon" and the charaboms are here to help you on your quest. Buy this game and you will most definetly won't be disappointed!!!
Shawn gave it a 10:
This game is the best game on the market right now.
Kyle gave it a 9:
Short and very enjoyable single player, but the old-school multiplayer is the reason to buy this game.
MikEPaynE gave it a 10:
D-Bomberman-Generation-X!! This game rules. I love just playing the oldskool bomberman modes but then they got the 3D adventure mode so it makes it all the better. Go down to your local Best Buy or Curcuit City and Buy this game because if you dont then i got 2 words for you!! SUCK IT!
